35-Year-Old Ralen Jerean McCurdy Fatally Shot in Birmingham

A 35-year-old man has been identified after being fatally shot early Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Ralen Jerean McCurdy.

According to authorities, shortly after 1:40 a.m., officers with the Birmingham Police Department’s South Precinct were dispatched to the 4300 block of 12th Court North following a ShotSpotter notification. Officers were subsequently informed that someone had been injured at the location.

Upon arriving, officers discovered McCurdy unresponsive inside a residence. Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the scene and pronounced him dead at approximately 2:04 a.m.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Birmingham police detectives are working to determine what led to the deadly incident.

As of Wednesday, no arrests have been announced, and authorities have not released additional details about a possible suspect or motive.

McCurdy’s death marks the fourth killing reported in Birmingham since Saturday, adding to growing concerns about gun violence in the community.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Birmingham police investigators at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

The investigation remains ongoing.